Green, blue and bronze-colored dragons with their proud riders rise into the sky of Pern, the third planet of Rukbat in the constellation of Sagittarius. The lords, master craftsmen, harpers, weavers, and metalworkers gather at Benden Hold, while the immense fortresses also prepare for battle against the terrible Threads, elongated creatures that come from the Red Star.
Above all rises the golden queen, shining, mother of all dragons, with her rider, the Lady of Benden. The battle with the extraterrestrial invaders begins…
Anne McCaffrey, with the Dragonriders of Pern saga, created one of the most compelling myths in the realm of science fiction and heroic fantasy, earning the attention and admiration of even the most demanding readers worldwide. The magic of her art makes her books stand out.
